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Andre Ward

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Andre Ward

Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. He retired with an undefeated record and held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including unified super middleweight titles between 2009 and 2015, and unified light heavyweight titles between 2016 and 2017. During his reign as light heavyweight champion, Ward was ranked as the world's best pound for pound boxer, by The Ring magazine. In 2024, ESPN ranked him as the 7th greatest men's boxer of the 21st century. As an amateur boxer, Ward won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and turned professional later that year. He rose to worldwide prominence upon entering the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament in 2009, where he won the World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight title (Super version) from Mikkel Kessler in the opening group stage. In 2011, Ward defeated World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Carl Froch in the tournament final to unify the titles, as well as winning the vacant Ring magazine title. That same year, Ward was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring and the Boxing Writers' Association of America. In 2016, following a long period of sporadic in-ring activity, Ward moved up to light heavyweight and won the WBA (Undisputed version), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles from then-undefeated Sergey Kovalev. This earned Ward the Comeback of the Year award by The Ring. He successfully defended his titles in a rematch against Kovalev a year later, after which he retired from boxing. Ward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, his first year of eligibility.

Infobox

Nickname
S.O.G. ("Son of God")
Born
Andre Michael Ward (1984-02-23) February 23, 1984 (age 41)San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
mw- Super middleweight Light heavyweight
Reach
71 in (180 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Total fights
32
Wins
32
Win by KO
16

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
32 fights
By knockout
32 wins
16
0 losses
0
By decision
By decision
32 fights
By decision
32 wins
15
0 losses
0
By disqualification
By disqualification
32 fights
By disqualification
32 wins
1
0 losses
0
32 fights
32 wins
0 losses
By knockout
16
0
By decision
15
0
By disqualification
1
0
· Professional boxing record
32
32
No.
32
Result
Win
Record
32–0
Opponent
Sergey Kovalev
Type
TKO
Round, time
8 (12), 2:29
Date
Jun 17, 2017
Location
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles;Won vacant The Ring light heavyweight title
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
31–0
Opponent
Sergey Kovalev
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Nov 19, 2016
Location
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Won WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles
30
30
No.
30
Result
Win
Record
30–0
Opponent
Alexander Brand
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Aug 6, 2016
Location
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Notes
Won vacant WBO International light heavyweight title
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
29–0
Opponent
Sullivan Barrera
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Mar 26, 2016
Location
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
28–0
Opponent
Paul Smith
Type
TKO
Round, time
9 (12), 1:45
Date
Jun 20, 2015
Location
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
27–0
Opponent
Edwin Rodríguez
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Nov 16, 2013
Location
Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA (Super) and The Ring super middleweight titles
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
26–0
Opponent
Chad Dawson
Type
TKO
Round, time
10 (12), 2:45
Date
Sep 8, 2012
Location
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring super middleweight titles
25
25
No.
25
Result
Win
Record
25–0
Opponent
Carl Froch
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Dec 17, 2011
Location
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title;Won WBC and vacant The Ring super middleweight titles;Super Six World Boxing Classic: final
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
24–0
Opponent
Arthur Abraham
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
May 14, 2011
Location
Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title;Super Six World Boxing Classic: semi-final
23
23
No.
23
Result
Win
Record
23–0
Opponent
Sakio Bika
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Nov 27, 2010
Location
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title
22
22
No.
22
Result
Win
Record
22–0
Opponent
Allan Green
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Jun 19, 2010
Location
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title;Super Six World Boxing Classic: group stage 2
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
21–0
Opponent
Mikkel Kessler
Type
TD
Round, time
11 (12), 1:42
Date
Nov 21, 2009
Location
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Notes
Won WBA (Super) super middleweight title;Super Six World Boxing Classic: group stage 1;Unanimous TD: Kessler cut from accidental head clashes
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
20–0
Opponent
Shelby Pudwill
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 2:16
Date
Sep 12, 2009
Location
Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
19–0
Opponent
Edison Miranda
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
May 16, 2009
Location
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Notes
Retained NABF and WBO–NABO super middleweight titles
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
18–0
Opponent
Henry Buchanan
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Feb 6, 2009
Location
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
Notes
Won WBO–NABO super middleweight title;Won vacant NABF super middleweight title
17
17
No.
17
Result
Win
Record
17–0
Opponent
Esteban Camou
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 2:46
Date
Dec 13, 2008
Location
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
16
16
No.
16
Result
Win
Record
16–0
Opponent
Jerson Ravelo
Type
TKO
Round, time
8 (12), 2:37
Date
Jun 20, 2008
Location
Royal Watler Cruise Terminal, George Town, Cayman Islands
Notes
Won vacant WBO–NABO super middleweight title
15
15
No.
15
Result
Win
Record
15–0
Opponent
Rubin Williams
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (10), 2:51
Date
Mar 20, 2008
Location
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Roger Cantrell
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (10), 1:56
Date
Nov 16, 2007
Location
Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Francisco Diaz
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (8), 2:59
Date
Jul 14, 2007
Location
Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Dhafir Smith
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (8), 2:47
Date
May 17, 2007
Location
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Julio Jean
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (8), 2:04
Date
Mar 29, 2007
Location
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Derrick Findley
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
Nov 16, 2006
Location
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Andy Kolle
Type
RTD
Round, time
6 (8), 3:00
Date
Apr 29, 2006
Location
Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Kendall Gould
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
Feb 23, 2006
Location
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Darnell Boone
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
Nov 19, 2005
Location
Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Glenn LaPlante
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (6), 2:59
Date
Oct 1, 2005
Location
St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Christopher Holt
Type
RTD
Round, time
3 (6), 3:00
Date
Aug 18, 2005
Location
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Ben Aragon
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (6), 0:59
Date
Jun 18, 2005
Location
FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Roy Ashworth
Type
DQ
Round, time
3 (6), 2:56
Date
Apr 7, 2005
Location
Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
Notes
Ashworth disqualified for hitting on the break
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Kenny Kost
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
Feb 10, 2005
Location
Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Chris Molina
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4), 0:40
Date
Dec 18, 2004
Location
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
32
Win
32–0
Sergey Kovalev
TKO
8 (12), 2:29
Jun 17, 2017
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles;Won vacant The Ring light heavyweight title
31
Win
31–0
Sergey Kovalev
UD
12
Nov 19, 2016
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Won WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles
30
Win
30–0
Alexander Brand
UD
12
Aug 6, 2016
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Won vacant WBO International light heavyweight title
29
Win
29–0
Sullivan Barrera
UD
12
Mar 26, 2016
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
28
Win
28–0
Paul Smith
TKO
9 (12), 1:45
Jun 20, 2015
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
27
Win
27–0
Edwin Rodríguez
UD
12
Nov 16, 2013
Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
Retained WBA (Super) and The Ring super middleweight titles
26
Win
26–0
Chad Dawson
TKO
10 (12), 2:45
Sep 8, 2012
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Retained WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring super middleweight titles
25
Win
25–0
Carl Froch
UD
12
Dec 17, 2011
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title;Won WBC and vacant The Ring super middleweight titles;Super Six World Boxing Classic: final
24
Win
24–0
Arthur Abraham
UD
12
May 14, 2011
Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title;Super Six World Boxing Classic: semi-final
23
Win
23–0
Sakio Bika
UD
12
Nov 27, 2010
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title
22
Win
22–0
Allan Green
UD
12
Jun 19, 2010
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Retained WBA (Super) super middleweight title;Super Six World Boxing Classic: group stage 2
21
Win
21–0
Mikkel Kessler
TD
11 (12), 1:42
Nov 21, 2009
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Won WBA (Super) super middleweight title;Super Six World Boxing Classic: group stage 1;Unanimous TD: Kessler cut from accidental head clashes
20
Win
20–0
Shelby Pudwill
TKO
3 (10), 2:16
Sep 12, 2009
Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
19
Win
19–0
Edison Miranda
UD
12
May 16, 2009
Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Retained NABF and WBO–NABO super middleweight titles
18
Win
18–0
Henry Buchanan
UD
12
Feb 6, 2009
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
Won WBO–NABO super middleweight title;Won vacant NABF super middleweight title
17
Win
17–0
Esteban Camou
TKO
3 (10), 2:46
Dec 13, 2008
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
16
Win
16–0
Jerson Ravelo
TKO
8 (12), 2:37
Jun 20, 2008
Royal Watler Cruise Terminal, George Town, Cayman Islands
Won vacant WBO–NABO super middleweight title
15
Win
15–0
Rubin Williams
TKO
7 (10), 2:51
Mar 20, 2008
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
14
Win
14–0
Roger Cantrell
TKO
5 (10), 1:56
Nov 16, 2007
Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
13
Win
13–0
Francisco Diaz
TKO
3 (8), 2:59
Jul 14, 2007
Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
12
Win
12–0
Dhafir Smith
TKO
6 (8), 2:47
May 17, 2007
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
11
Win
11–0
Julio Jean
TKO
3 (8), 2:04
Mar 29, 2007
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
10
Win
10–0
Derrick Findley
UD
6
Nov 16, 2006
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
9
Win
9–0
Andy Kolle
RTD
6 (8), 3:00
Apr 29, 2006
Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
8
Win
8–0
Kendall Gould
UD
6
Feb 23, 2006
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
7
Win
7–0
Darnell Boone
UD
6
Nov 19, 2005
Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
6
Win
6–0
Glenn LaPlante
KO
1 (6), 2:59
Oct 1, 2005
St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
5
Win
5–0
Christopher Holt
RTD
3 (6), 3:00
Aug 18, 2005
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.
4
Win
4–0
Ben Aragon
TKO
3 (6), 0:59
Jun 18, 2005
FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Roy Ashworth
DQ
3 (6), 2:56
Apr 7, 2005
Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
Ashworth disqualified for hitting on the break
2
Win
2–0
Kenny Kost
UD
6
Feb 10, 2005
Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Chris Molina
TKO
2 (4), 0:40
Dec 18, 2004
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
United States · Pay-per-view bouts
1
1
No.
1
Date
November 19, 2016
Fight
Kovalev vs. Ward
Billing
Pound for Pound
Buys
160,000
Network
HBO
2
2
No.
2
Date
June 17, 2017
Fight
Ward vs. Kovalev II
Billing
The Rematch
Buys
125,000
Network
HBO
No.
Date
Fight
Billing
Buys
Network
1
November 19, 2016
Kovalev vs. Ward
Pound for Pound
160,000
HBO
2
June 17, 2017
Ward vs. Kovalev II
The Rematch
125,000
HBO
Total sales
285,000
Films · Filmography
2015
Creed
Role(s)
Danny "Stuntman" Wheeler
2018
Creed II
Role(s)
Danny "Stuntman" Wheeler
2023
S.O.G.: The Book of Ward
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Documentary
Year
Film title
Role
Form
2015
Creed
Danny "Stuntman" Wheeler
2018
Creed II
Danny "Stuntman" Wheeler
2023
The Book of Ward
Himself
Documentary
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U.S. light heavyweight champion 2003
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Regional boxing titles
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VacantTitle last held byJean Pascal
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NABO super middleweight champion June 20, 2008 – November 2008Vacated
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NABO super middleweight champion February 6, 2009 – September 2009Vacated
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NABF super middleweight champion February 6, 2009 – September 2009Vacated
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WBO Internationallight heavyweight champion August 6, 2016 – November 19, 2016Won world title
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VacantTitle next held byUmar Salamov
World boxing titles
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World boxing titles
Preceded byMikkel Kessler
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Preceded byMikkel Kessler
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WBA super middleweight championSuper title November 21, 2009 – November 12, 2015Vacated
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VacantTitle next held byFedor Chudinov
Preceded byCarl Froch
Preceded byCarl Froch
Sporting positions
Preceded byCarl Froch
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WBC super middleweight champion December 17, 2011 – April 11, 2013Status changed
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VacantTitle next held bySakio Bika
VacantTitle last held byJoe Calzaghe
VacantTitle last held byJoe Calzaghe
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VacantTitle last held byJoe Calzaghe
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The Ring super middleweight champion December 17, 2011 – February 19, 2015Stripped
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VacantTitle next held byCallum Smith
Preceded bySergey Kovalev
Preceded bySergey Kovalev
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Preceded bySergey Kovalev
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WBA light heavyweight championUndisputed title November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
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Title discontinued
IBF light heavyweight champion November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
IBF light heavyweight champion November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
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IBF light heavyweight champion November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
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WBO light heavyweight champion November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
WBO light heavyweight champion November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
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WBO light heavyweight champion November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
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The Ring light heavyweight champion June 17, 2017 – September 21, 2017Retired
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The Ring Fighter of the Year 2011
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BWAA Fighter of the Year 2011
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The Ring Pound for Pound #1 boxer March 21, 2017 – September 26, 2017Retired
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Honorary boxing titles
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New title
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WBC super middleweight championIn recess April 26 – May 15, 2012Reinstated
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VacantTitle next held byDavid Benavidez
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Previous:Curtis Stevens
light heavyweight champion 2003
Next:Marcus Johnson
Regional boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byJean Pascal
NABO super middleweight champion June 20, 2008 – November 2008Vacated
VacantTitle next held byAndre Dirrell
VacantTitle last held byAndre Dirrell
NABO super middleweight champion February 6, 2009 – September 2009Vacated
VacantTitle next held byAllan Green
VacantTitle last held byPeter Manfredo Jr.
NABF super middleweight champion February 6, 2009 – September 2009Vacated
VacantTitle next held bySébastien Demers
VacantTitle last held byArtur Beterbiev
WBO Internationallight heavyweight champion August 6, 2016 – November 19, 2016Won world title
VacantTitle next held byUmar Salamov
World boxing titles
Preceded byMikkel Kessler
WBA super middleweight championSuper title November 21, 2009 – November 12, 2015Vacated
VacantTitle next held byFedor Chudinov
Preceded byCarl Froch
WBC super middleweight champion December 17, 2011 – April 11, 2013Status changed
VacantTitle next held bySakio Bika
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The Ring super middleweight champion December 17, 2011 – February 19, 2015Stripped
VacantTitle next held byCallum Smith
Preceded bySergey Kovalev
WBA light heavyweight championUndisputed title November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
Title discontinued
IBF light heavyweight champion November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
VacantTitle next held byArtur Beterbiev
WBO light heavyweight champion November 19, 2016 – September 21, 2017Retired
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The Ring light heavyweight champion June 17, 2017 – September 21, 2017Retired
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Previous:Sergio Martínez
The Ring Fighter of the Year 2011
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BWAA Fighter of the Year 2011
Next:Nonito Donaire
Previous:Badou Jack
The Ring Comeback of the Year 2016
Next:Sadam Ali
Achievements
Preceded byRomán González
The Ring Pound for Pound boxer March 21, 2017 – September 26, 2017Retired
Succeeded byGennady Golovkin
Honorary boxing titles
New title
WBC super middleweight championIn recess April 26 – May 15, 2012Reinstated
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References

  1. BoxRec
    https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/281958
  2. Fox Sports
    https://www.foxsports.com.au/boxing/andre-ward-retires-boxing-poundforpound-world-no1-ends-career-undefeated-as-lhw-champion/news-story/f61edc673187c0ceb3629d9be94d142b
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